Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Tanzania, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Tanzania Visa Application 2015
  3. 2 Passport photographs
  4. Provide flight itinerary, ticket or tour operator package receipt.

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Tanzania, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Tanzania Visa Application 2015
  3. Two Passport photographs
  4. Provide flight itinerary, ticket or tour operator package receipt.
  5. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Tanzania, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Tourist and Business Visa

US Citizens: Single or Multiple entry for one year$100.00 per visa
Non-US Citizens: Single or Multiple entry for six months$100.00 per visa
 

  • Visa processing takes a minimum of five (5) working days for regular process.Rush service is available for an extra $20, which takes 3 working days.
  • Next day service is an extra $50 and same day service is available for $100
 

Visa Information

Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually processed in 5 business days

The Visa is valid for a period of stay up to 3 Months.

Extension of stay may be applied for through an Immigration Office in Tanzania, for up to 6 months.

Check with physician for recommended vaccinations.

Yellow Fever certificate is required if arriving within 5 days from an infected country.

Visas for Research and Journalism will only be granted after applicant has been cleared by Costech, PO Box 4302, Dar Es Salaam. Tel: 255-51-25802 or 23349 and the Tanzania Information Services (Maelezo), PO Box 9142, Dar Es Salaam. Tel: 255-51-22771 or 110585 or 112860. Fax: 255-51-113814

License or certificate for pets are required

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